§ 32. Colonel WEDGWOODasked the First Commissioner of Works whether his attention has been called to the eastern end of Grosvenor Road, and whether he will make representations to the Borough of Westminster that the state of the paving 1082 are members; and when it is proposed to remove them from the museums and galleries?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Sir A. Mond)As the question is long and the answer is longer, with a large number of figures, perhaps the hon. and gallant Gentleman will permit me to circulate it in the Official Report, so as not to take up the time of the House.
§ Sir S. HOAREI beg to give notice that if the answer be unsatisfactory—
§ Sir S. HOAREI will raise the question on the Adjournment on Monday.
§ The following is the Answer referred to:
§ The following museums and galleries are wholly or partly occupied by staffs of Government offices:—
§ of that road renders the approach to the Palace of Westminster both arduous and dangerous?
§ Sir A. MONDThe Westminster City Council have for some time realised the necessity for repaving this road, but the great shortage of both labour and suitable materials have hitherto made it impossible for them to undertake the work. The council, however, have included in their first list of paving works to be done the portion of Grosvenor Road referred to, and I understand a recommendation for the acceptance of tenders for the work will be considered by the council at their meeting this afternoon.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that yesterday and today heavy conveyances have broken down in that road, owing to lack of repair, solely 1083 due to the remissness of the Westminster City Council; is he also aware that every morning and evening I have to wheel nay bicycle over that piece of road?
§ Sir A. MONDThe hon. and gallant Gentleman must be aware that there is no jurisdiction.
§ Colonel WEDGWOODWill the right hon. Gentleman make representations as to the dangers to Members of Parliament coming to Westminster?